The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right and left knee disabilities prior to May 6, 2017 were denied as the evidence did not show flexion or extension limitations warranting a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence showed normal range of motion in both knees with no significant functional loss due to pain or instability.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Flexion Limited, Left Knee Flexion Limited
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 20, 2021
- Citation
- 21031130
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